Hood Hundred

Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon, United States

98.9 miles (159.2 km) · 17,469 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · Race

Hood Hundred is a 98.9-mile point-to-point race in Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon, United States, gaining 17,462 feet of elevation. The race follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 19 distinct sections including 10 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 9.0 miles gaining 1,637 feet at an average 8.0% grade. About 62% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The race opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	98.9 mi (159.2 km)
Elevation gain	17,469 ft (5,325 m)
Average gain	177 ft per mile (33 m per km)
Longest climb	12.4 mi, 2,372 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	40.3%
Runnable	63% of the route
Climbs / descents	10 climbs, 7 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	12.9 of 100
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	21%
Moderate uphill	14%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	22%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	12%

Questions about Hood Hundred

How much elevation gain does Hood Hundred have?

Hood Hundred has 17,469 ft (5,325 m) of elevation gain over 98.9 miles (159.2 km). That averages 177 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Hood Hundred?

The difficulty score for Hood Hundred is 12.9 of 100. That is harder than 78.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 63% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Hood Hundred?

The longest climb on Hood Hundred runs 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and gains 2,372 ft (723 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 40.3%.